It has literally been two years (more than that) since I've made a video and published it to Youtube. I stopped for a variety of reasons, which I explain in the video. Today I just had a real urge to post something on a different forum than just on my blog, and so this was the result..
I'm not sure if I'm going to make this a thing - making videos of any sort again - but I just felt like doing this spur of the moment hello and update for the few people who always showed me their love and support via my tiny little Youtube channel.
Life has thrown some pretty crazy stuff at me in the past three years, and although its been hard to push through some of it, I've done so with (I feel) great success. One thing I always have had an urge to continue doing though, is blogging/vlogging. They have been two outlets for me to express myself through the years and for that I am grateful!
I am constantly seeing other gurus on Youtube make these sorts of videos, and finally after watching a number of them over the past few months, I figured I would give it a shot!
I enjoyed filming this and I think this will inspire me to begin breaking out half used products to finish them off so I can do these types of videos more often! I have far to many products with just under half still left in said tube/bottle/jar etc. I am not brave enough to commit to project 10 pan or anything like that, but I will say this is a good step in the right direction!
Let me know what kind of products you've used up lately!
It's that time of year again, the weather is getting colder and everyone is beginning to bundle up. Along with the change in seasons, there is a change in what makeup I have a tendency to reach for. I have really been into deeper makeup looks, and have been using a lot more shimmery champagne shades along with deeper browns and purples. This look includes the later - deep and warm purples, which I use to make a smoldering eye. This look could easily be turned up another notch, by lining the waterline in black, doing a heavier liner and adding false lashes.
In honor of my 50th Youtube video on my Adoramakeupbeauty channel, I decided to host a little giveaway involving some of my favorite drug store products - I thought doing this tag video would be very appropriate given the theme of the giveaway!
Questions:
1. What is your favorite drugstore makeup brand?
2. What are your favorite face, cheek and lip products?
3. Least favorite product?
4. What is the best makeup bargain?
5. What is your favorite underdog product? (Something you love that often gets overlooked?)
6. A drugstore product that is overpriced?
7. Show your best drugstore dupe(s)!!
8. Drugstore product that isn't worth the hype?
RULES:
1. You must be 18 years of age, or have parental consent!
2. You must be subscribed to me!
3. You must be following me on Twitter - https://twitter.com/adoramakeupb
4. You must comment on this video stating 3 of your favorite drug store products - Limit of one comment per day! Please do not spam or you will be disqualified.
5. International give away - open to all!
7. Contest will close Sunday November 18th at 12 PM EST!
I have always tried to have my blog and Youtube channel closely linked and involved with each other, that be said I am giving all my lovely blog readers the opportunity to enter this giveaway as well, just click on the video above (and don't forget to read the rules!)
The contest is still open for another week so you have tons of time to enter for a chance to win all the products I mention at the end of the video!
Everyone loves a good tag video every once in a while!
I decided this would be the perfect fit for me as of lately - who seriously doesn't love.. er, excuse me! HEART fall anyways?
Feel free to do this tag video yourself and leave me a link to yours in the comments, OR just go right ahead and answer these questions in the comments if you prefer!
QUESTIONS:
1. Favorite Fall lip product?
2. Favorite Fall Nail Polish?
3. Favorite Starbucks Fall Drink?
4. Favorite Fall Candle?
5. Favorite Fall Scarf or accessory
6. Haunted house, haunted hay ride, or haunted corn maze?
Hey everyone! I just wanted to share this little 'get ready with me' video I made which shows you how I've been doing my eye makeup this past while. I have been absolutely loving this eyeshadow combo for this fall - warm and slightly smokey, but also very appropriate for everyday wear!
Products Used;
Maybelline 24hr cream shadow - Tough as Taupe
Mac e/s - Mylar
Mac e/s - Soft Brown
Maybelline Shadow - Shimmery Taupe shade from the Natural Smokes Quad
Maybelline Shadow - Redish Brown shade from the Natural Smokes Quad
My makeup collection/storage has been a very requested video indeed, ever since I began doing Youtube videos. I finally decided to clean up my act and film this, and I'm actually super glad I did.
As I mentioned in the video, I am not trying to brag/flaunt what I have, I did this video to respond to peoples requests, and lets face it, I'm a huge sucker for these types of videos, I love watching them myself!
Both storage drawers I use, as well as the drawer dividers are from Walmart, and even if you can't get the exact same thing, I'm certain you can find something very similar. Also, the brown basket I store some of my lip glosses in is from a dollar store!
I don't ever do many face of the day posts as I feel I do many of the same looks, can you tell I love neutrals? I am going to make an effort to do better at this though and in doing so, use it as motivation to switch up my mundane routine of simple brown shadows!
Colors used - (left to right) Essie Blanc, Cute as a Button, Bikini So Teeny and Tart Deco
You will need!
- A base coat and top coat (I used Revlon Colorstay base and top coat from their newest line of colorstay polishes)
- A white or light colored base
- Several colors of your choice (I used 3 light summery colors, but you could use more or less, and customize the colors to the time of year you are doing the tutorial!)
- A plate, or something to place your nail polishes on for mixing
- Paint brushes (you will need one for each color, including the white)
- Nail polish remover
1. Begin by applying your base coat. After allowing time for this to dry begin applying two coats of your light/white polish - you want a nice opaque result so your design will stand out.
2. Once you have allowed your white base to dry grab you plate and place a dot of each colored polish you have chosen on the plate, leaving room in between each as you will be diluting and working with each color.
3. Pour your nail polish remover (I just poured mine into the cap of the bottle)
4. Grab a paint brush (be sure not to mix the brushes into the different colors - use only one brush per color), and begin diluting the colored polish with the remover - you are looking to create the consistency of a stain. Just stick to doing this to one color at a time (dilute, then apply.. dilute, then apply.. etc)
5. You can then begin applying each diluted polish to your nails. Use a stamping motion to create flower shapes, remembering to leave room for the other colors you will be applying. Don't worry about making them perfect, I found the ones that looked least perfect were my favorites in the end.
6. Continue on with this same process for the rest of the colors you've chosen.
7. You then want to grab your white polish and make a dot on your plate, and then proceed to dilute it as you did the other colors.
8. Grabbing a clean brush, you will apply the white polish to the center of each of the flowers you've created. If it is diluted enough the polish should run slightly, which adds to the 'faded' effect.
9. Finally, wait for all the designs to dry well and then add a top coat to finish off the look.
If you would like to see the tutorial in action, click the video to watch my Youtube tutorial!
The finished look!
This look was inspired by thebeautydepartment.com - check them out for tons of great ideas! I am personally addicted to this site right now!
Hope you all enjoyed this look! Let me know if you would consider trying this look, or if you do, show me how it turned out!
I am a huge fan of self tanning, whether it be winter and I feel I just need a little bit of a glow, to this time of year when I utilize these types of products to even out and improve the natural tan I have.
I have compiled all of my tanning products together, which range in quality and price, so that you can gain an understanding of some of the products out there, as well as my experiences with them. Click the video below to hear more about what I have to say about these products, as well as to get a more up close look at them.
Loreal Sublime Bronze One Day;
The most temporary tan solution I have ever tried - washes off easily with soap and water and has no residual tan effects. Perfect for a night out when you need a little extra color on your legs etc, but don't want to commit to more long term option. It is also affordable and readily available at many stores.
Jergens Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer (For face and body);
Creates a subtle and gradual result. I find it looks extremely natural (you don't go from being pale one day, to super bronzed as if you just spent a week in Cuba the next). Very easy to use, even though it has no color to it - I have never had any mishaps with this product and I have been using it since I was in high school. Pleasant smell, not overly bold/strong, and does not linger on the skin long. Both the body and face lotion are also readily available and affordable.
Loreal Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Gelee;
By far my least favorite out of all the products shown/spoken about in my video, and the product I would recommend most to avoid. It is not easy to blend or work with, regardless of how I have tried to apply it. It also does not have much color to it once applied to the skin, so any mistakes cannot be seen until the product has had a chance to develop. The color pay off isn't terribly natural either (and isn't that what we're all looking for if we choose to save our skin the UV rays and fake tan?) This also has the unappealing signature 'self tan scent'.
Loreal Sublime Bronze Tinted Self-Tanning Lotion;
My most loved low-end self tanning product EVER, hands down. As the name states, it is a tinted lotion, so not only is application made easy by being able to see where you have applied it, but the formulation makes it a pain free experience as well. The scent is that of a 'self tan' kind of smell unfortunately, but that is really the only down side I can think of. The color result is lovely, and can be either applied a couple times a week for a lighter result, or daily to bring out a more dramatic 'tan'. This product can be found very easily at drugstores etc, and is very affordable as well.
St. Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Lotion & Mousse;
These two products (which I myself find extremely similar - it is all about personal preference to formulation when deciding between the two) are by far the most amazing self tan items I have ever used. I am a true believer in the St. Tropez brand, and although they are much more costly than the other drugstore items above, to me the cost is worth it. The result is the most natural looking color you could possibly imagine - not orange, not streaky, and bonus.. it doesn't smell like self tanner! And although this product takes the most time commitment, I have found ways to easily work around this. It also lasts the longest out of any of the products I have mentioned as well.
I hope some of you have found this information useful. If you would like any further details regarding any of these products then please just let me know!
As usual I've compiled my assortment of most loved and used products from the past month to share with you all. These are my most favorite products of the month of May!
As always, if you see something that you would like a more in depth review of, please leave a comment and I would be more than happy to go into more detail for you!
Products Mentioned!
Garnier Skin Renew BB Cream (light/medium)
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Dark Circle Eraser
Smashbox Camera Ready Concealer (3.0)
Mac Bare Study Paint Pot
Mac Melba Blush
Rimmel Scandaleyes Mascara
Maybelline Baby Lips (peach)
St. Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Mousse
Revlon Colorstay Base/Top Coat
Essie "cute as a button"
Essie "fiji"
Personally I cannot wait for June to begin! Lots of exciting things are expected to come! I hope you all had a fantastic May. Let me know some of your monthly favorites in the comments!
Given my recent splurge on new polishes, I figured there was no better time to do a nail polish haul to show you all what I've recently added to my collection!
Polishes Mentioned!
Revlon Base and Top Coat
Revlon "Marmalade"
Revlon "Minted"
Revlon "Blue Lagoon"
Revlon "Sparkling"
Revlon "Radiant"
China Glaze "Flip Flop Fantasy"
Essie "Blanc"
Essie "Licorice"
Essie "Cute as a Button"
Essie "Watermelon"
Go ahead and click on the video to see the full haul as well as close ups and swatches of each polish. If you would like a more in depth review of any of the products mentioned, please let me know in the comments and I would be happy to do that for you!
